So now, Encore readers, the nation turns to you: How would you fix Social Security’s budget crisis? MarketWatch columnist Robert Powell surveyed some of his favorite sources this week for their proposals (you can read Powell’s column here) but we’re eager to hear your thoughts, as well. Offer your suggestions in the comments section below. (Feel free to add your comments to Bob’s story, too—that’s the magic of cut-and-paste.)

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Encore looks at the changing nature of retirement, from new rules and guidelines for financial security to the shifting identities, needs and priorities of people saving for and living in retirement. Our lead blogger is editor Matthew Heimer, and frequent contributors include editor Amy Hoak, writer Catey Hill, and MarketWatch columnists Elizabeth O’Brien, Robert Powell and Andrea Coombes. Encore also features regular commentary from The Wall Street Journal retirement columnists Glenn Ruffenach and Anne Tergesen and the Director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, Alicia H. Munnell.